Here is an example of a superb quality antique George III Welsh marches 6½ft oak three drawer dresser base (circa 1760).
Summary
• Circa 1760 – 1780
• Period George III
• Provenance Welch Marches, UK
• Item Three drawer dresser base
• Wood Oak
• Single piece top (sign of quality)
• Moulded freize
• Raised panel sides
• Brass swan neck handles and escutcheons
• Hand dovetailed drawer construction
• Pegged frame construction
• Original locks
• Original key
• Pine lined drawers
• Original backboards
• Cushion fronted drawers
• Straight legs
• Solid in joint
• Excellent Quality
• Fantastic patination / colour
Here is an example of a superb quality antique George III Welsh marches 6½ft oak three drawer dresser base (circa 1760). The top of this dresser is constructed from a single piece of oak and this is extremely rare to see this is a sign of very good quality. The dresser base consists of three working hand dovetailed drawers which feature brass escutcheons and brass swan neck handles. The cushion fronted drawers features a moulded edge design. The moulded edge design is repeated on the freize and apron. The dresser features the original working locks to the two outer drawers and what we believe to be the original key. The dresser frame is constructed using the traditional pegged construction method. The drawers are pine lined with the original backboards and the dresser sits on simple but elegant straight legs.
1The Welsh Marches is a term which denotes an imprecisely defined area along and around the border between England and Wales in the United Kingdom. The English terms Welsh March, The March of Wales, in were originally used in the Middle Ages to denote a more precisely defined territory, the marches between England and the Principality of Wales, in which Marcher lords had specific rights, held to some extent independently of the king of England.
This item would look superb in a variety of rooms from the living room, dining room or kitchen. This item would certainly grace any home and a great investment as they are an extremely functional. So don’t miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Condition Report:
The item is in excellent condition and is commensurate with its age. The dresser has a fantastic colour and figuration to the timer. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The locks to the two outer drawers work (the central drawer does not lock) and there is also a working key. The brass swan neck handles and escutcheons are very old replacements. There are no splits to the top or sides of this dresser which rare to see. Free of active wood worm, solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
Height 81cm or 2’ 8”
Width 197cm or 6’ 5½”
Depth 49cm or 1’ 7¼”
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